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Students cross their arms over their hearts in during the national anthem in a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

Ripley cheerleaders prep their teams banner before the game in a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

Ripley's Caleb Hawkins (26) makes the first kick off in a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

South Side players celebrate after South Side's Eric Latham (27) runs all the way to the four yard line in the first minute of play in a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

South Side's ERIC LATHAM (27) raises the ball up while South Side's DEVIN BOWERS (15) congratulates him after Latham scores a touchdown in a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

South Side's ERIC LATHAM (27) celebrates a touchdown with South Side's TIMOTHY DOUGLAS (9) in a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

Patrons purchase tickets at the gate in a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

Kids carry a dog nicknamed "Baby" away from the stands in a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

Students stand during the national anthem in a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

South Side ball boys hang out at the benches before a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

A fan picks caramel popcorn while seated before the game in a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

South Side's AUSTIN CLARK (20) fists bumps with Ripley's Eric Huddleston (68) in a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

South Side players tear through their team banner at the start of a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

South Side's TRAVIS HARTSHAW (11) tightens his gloves before the first play in a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

South Side's ERIC LATHAM (27) tosses the ball to the sideline after a play in a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

Fans watch on as the clouds turn to cotton candy colors in a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

South Side's AUSTIN CLARK (20) shakes off Ripley's Gage Barham (16) after twisting him around his helmet in a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

South Side's ERIC LATHAM (27) weaves through the Ripley defensive line in a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

South Side's AUSTIN CLARK (20) yells to celebrate a touchdown in a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

Skies fade to black in many colors in a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

Ripley's Tyler Ross (6) makes a pass in a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

Ripley's Jamari Bostic (88) jukes South Side's BRAYLAND ANDERSON before running a touchdown in a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

South Side's AUSTIN CLARK (20) passes a towel to South Side's TRAVIS HARTSHAW (11) in a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

South Side head coach Tyler Reeder celebrates with South Side's FRAZIER ELLISON (3) after a touchdown in a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

South Side's DREW HAYES (82) celebrates South Side's FRAZIER ELLISON (3) after a touchdown in a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

South Side assistant coach Brent McNeal celebrates with South Side's AUSTIN CLARK (20) after a touchdown in a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

South Side bass line Keith Townsend plays a cadence in the stands in a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

A South Side saxophone player walks down from the stands in a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

South Side head coach Tyler Reeder speaks to coaches over his mic in a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

Tatum McNeal, 4, is tossed up in a stunt by South Side cheerleaders in a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

Tatum McCneal, 4, watches South Side cheerleaders to mimic their moves in a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

Tucker Gordon, 1, reaches out to grab a high five from South Side football players in a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

Ripley's Brevyn Sawyer (35) is brought to the side to speak to coaching staff in a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

Ripley's Jamari Bostic (88) is brought down by South Side's TIMOTHY DOUGLAS (9) after evading other South Side players in a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

Ripley's Tyler Ross (6) looks up after fumbling a snap and it was recovered by South Side players in a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

South Side's Tyler Carver (7) receives a snap in a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

South Side's GARRETT WALLACE (58) receives physical therapy on the sidelines in a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

Ripley's Codi Stanley (15) evades South Side's BRAYLAND ANDERSON (10) while moving down the field in a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

South Side head coach Tyler Reeder yells to his team on the sideline in a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

Ripley's Gage Barham (16) dodges South Side's CHRIS ELLIS (40) in a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

South Side's CAMERON LANIER (67) stares down Ripley's Tyler Ross (6) after Ross evaded Lanier's tackle in a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

South Side's HAROLD INGRAM celebrates with coaches after the team wins their first game of the season in a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

South Side coaches and players celebrate winning their first game in a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

South Side band drum major Chelsea Willis swerves around to see the football team's victory before conducting a cadence in a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

South Side players charge off the field celebrating winning their first game in a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

Ripley's Tyler Ross (6) shakes hands with South Side players after losing in a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

South Side head coach Tyler Reeder speaks to his team after their first win in a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

South Side players leap and celebrate winning their first game in a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

Ripley players put their heads down while their coaches speak to them after a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

South Side players Eric Latham (27), left, and Devin Bowers (15), right, take off their shoes after a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

Austin Clark (20) puts on his tennis shoes in an otherwise empty locker room after winning their first game in a TSSAA football game between South Side High School and Ripley High School at South Side High School in Jackson, Tenn., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. HENRY TAYLOR/The Jackson Sun

Haywood's Deyondrius Hines is tackled from behind by Crockett County's Kerrington Parker as he crosses the end zone during their game, Friday, November 17.(Photo: KENNETH CUMMINGS/The Jackson Sun)Buy Photo

A look at the top high school football teams in West Tennessee, as ranked by the USA TODAY Sports network. Teams eligible come from The Jackson Sun’s 13-county coverage area – Madison, Gibson, Henderson, Chester, Hardeman, Haywood, Crockett, Weakley, Carroll, Benton, Decatur, McNairy and Hardin counties.

1. Haywood (0-1) – The Tomcats started with a loss to 5A Henry County, but coach Steve Hookfin figured out exactly what to work on this week to get better. Last week: No. 1. This week: vs. North Side.

2. Peabody (1-0) – The Golden Tide got the opening win, but the next two weeks will tell how good this team can be with games against Milan and Union City. Last week: No. 2. This week: at Milan.

3. Huntingdon (1-0) – The Mustangs pulled away from McKenzie to open the season, but now they will play a team that might be the most skilled on the schedule. Last week: No. 3. This week: vs. Waverly.

4. Lexington (1-0) – Sometimes an ugly win can be better than an easy win, but only time will tell what Lexington learned from the 19-14 win over South Gibson. Last week: No. 4. This week: at Riverside.

5. Adamsville (1-0) – The Cardinals made the most of their opportunities to beat Bolivar, despite being outgained by 99 yards. Last week: No. 5. This week: vs. Chester County.

6. Riverside (1-0) – After a 14-7 win over Obion County, the Panthers' defense proved to be a strength. Now to get the offense going better. Last week: No. 6. This week: vs. Lexington.

9. Hardin County (1-0) – Sophomore John Whitley showed that he can move the ball on the ground with 111 yards and three touchdowns last week. Last week: No. 9. This week: vs. Lewisburg (Miss.).

10. Milan (1-0) – A 64-6 over a Gibson County rival to start the season, but another Gibson County rival awaits this week. This one has a higher skill level. Last week: No. 10. This week: vs. Peabody.

11. Crockett County (1-0) – The Cavaliers showed their offense is still explosive, and Josh Owens' five touchdowns and 144 rushing yards played a big role. Last week: No. 11. This week: at USJ.

12. TCA (1-0) – The Lions are still figuring out the quarterback situation with the injury to Matt Spurgeon, but Lane Lamberth showed promise against Jackson Christian. Last week: No. 12. This week: at Fayette Academy (Thursday).